Cobb - Laying House Worker; Traps - Bear Hollow Farm

Position: Cobb - Laying House Worker (Traps) - Bear Hollow Farm
Location: Pineville

Job Details:

Join the Cobb Family and Grow With Us!

At Cobb, we're passionate about helping our team members thrive-both professionally and personally. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family in every stage of life. The best part- you're eligible for benefits on day 1 of full time hire!

Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

What's in it for you?

Our competitive benefits include:

* Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

* Free Telehealth Services

* Free Mental Health Services

* Well-Being Support Programs

* 401K & Stock Options

* Company Paid Life Insurance

* Free Education starting your first day on 175
-degree programs

* Citizenship Assistance

* Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace

* Additionally, we offer incentives such as Cobb Rewards, New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses, Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays, Overtime Eligibility, and Earned Time Off.

These are just a few of the ways we invest in YOU. Ready to take the next step? Apply today and become part of the Cobb family!

Priority consideration will be provided to internal applicants first. Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred. Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Requirements:
Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional job gaps in employment greater than 6 months in the past 36 months. If applicant has been laid off or providing child or elder care, the employment gap will be increased to 18 months. Previous work history will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months.

Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.

Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.

Company:
Cobb

Schedule:

Sunday through Wednesday from 6:10 am to 4:10 pm. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Position Summary:

* This position is responsible for the daily care of flocks and proper collection and identification of eggs in the trap houses by performing all essential duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Observe hens for behaviors that indicate an egg is being laid and place in nest, observes hens in nest and remove if egg has been laid, mark egg with appropriate hen number and place in plastic flat, properly calculates and records number of eggs laid per flock (50%)

* Provide daily care of flock by properly calculating and recording feed amounts by using calculator to determine # of pounds per pen, using hopper scale to weigh proper # of pounds per pen, distributing feed for hens into feed hoppers by carrying buckets, weighing designated amount of feed per male and distribute into individual containers, using digital scales to obtain average weight of each flock by weighing 40 females/120 males weekly, collecting weekly lab samples by using boot swabs for environment and cleft pallet swabs for birds, monitor flock for signs of injury/illness and report to lead/manager, and collecting, recording, and disposing of flock mortality (30%)

* Maintains flock environment by flushing water lines weekly by turning flush valve, maintaining pen bedding and nests to animal welfare standards, and using handheld electric blower to clear dust from equipment (fans, inlets, etc.) once a week (10%)

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities:

* Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Such as:
Operate a high pressure and regular water hose, maintains foot pans and hand sanitizer, maintain vehicle by checking fluid levels, filters, tire pressure, and clean/disinfect to remove debris, maintains a clean and organized work area. (10%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements:

* The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear are provided by the Company. No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical  and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.).

Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

* Physical:
Must use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly lift flats of eggs weighing up to 12 pounds and weigh hens (12-16 pounds) and roosters (12-16 pounds). Will regularly be required to pull/push crates of eggs weighing up to 60 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit;

use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. Specific vision…